Lakers and Clippers lock arms and kneel for national anthem before NBA restart

The NBA had a strong, powerful re-opening night message as Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers players and staff kneeled for the national anthem in a show of support for racial equality ahead of their season restart on Thursday.

Black players were next to white players, coaches from one team next to their compatriots from the opposing side.

Many locked arms with the man next to them, some shut their eyes tightly, a few including LeBron James briefly raising a fist into the air or pointing skyward.

The Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans made a similar gesture before their game.

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